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Sexagesima
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Sexagesima /sɛksəˈdʒɛsɪmə/, or, in full, Sexagesima Sunday, is the name for the second Sunday before Ash Wednesday in the pre-1970 Roman Rite liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church, and also in that of some Protestant denominations, particularly those with Lutheran and Anglican origins. Sexagesima falls within pre-Lent.
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![]() Illustration of the Parable of the Sower for Sexagesima | |
Liturgical color | Violet |
Significance | Preparation for Lent |
Date | Second Sunday before Ash Wednesday (56 calendar days before Easter Sunday) |
2023 date | February 12 |
2024 date | February 4 |
2025 date | February 23 |
2026 date | February 8 |
Related to | Pre-Lent |
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